The 20 Best Viral Gastroenteritis Doctors Near Me in Encino, CA

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The 20 Best Viral Gastroenteritis Doctors near Encino, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 643 doctor with experience in Viral Gastroenteritis near Encino, CA. Of these, 578 are Experienced, 50 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 7 are Elite.

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    Elite in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Berkeley Limketkai is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Limketkai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

    Phillip Fleshner
    Elite in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Elite in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center-Los Angeles

    8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Fleshner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Jenny Sauk
    Elite in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Sauk is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sauk is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Gil Melmed
    Elite in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gil Melmed is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Melmed is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Stephan Targan
    Elite in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephan Targan is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Targan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy.

    Elite in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Internal Medicine

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Bernstein is an Internal Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andres Yarur is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Yarur is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center - Los Angeles

    8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Zaghiyan is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Zaghiyan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    18133 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 204, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jayvee Regala is a Pediatrics provider in Tarzana, California. Dr. Regala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Viral Gastroenteritis, Chickenpox, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Regala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis

    MVP Pediatric And Urgent Care A Professional Corporation

    18555 Ventura Blvd Ste B, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Doniger is a Pediatrics provider in Tarzana, California. Dr. Doniger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Jaundice, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    18133 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 204, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mina Moussavian is a Pediatrics provider in Tarzana, California. Dr. Moussavian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Viral Gastroenteritis, Stork Bite, and Vascular Birthmark. Dr. Moussavian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    General Surgery

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    18840 Ventura Blvd Ste 207, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beverley Petrie is a General Surgeon in Tarzana, California. Dr. Petrie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Anorectal Abscess, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    18840 Ventura Blvd Ste 207, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Padlipsky is a Pediatrics provider in Tarzana, California. Dr. Padlipsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    7100 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 110, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tajav Toomari is a Pediatrics provider in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Toomari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Vascular Birthmark, and Stork Bite. Dr. Toomari is currently accepting new patients.

    Suhail B. Salem
    Advanced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology

    United Medical Doctors

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Suhail B. Salem earned his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Following medical school, he trained in Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. During his time at Rush, he was selected to serve as Chief resident for one year, where he played an important role in training medical students and residents and received an award for excellence in teaching and service. Next, he completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology also at Rush University Medical Center. During his fellowship, he was recognized with awards for excellence in GI endoscopy and a Fellow of the Year award.Following training in Gastroenterology, Dr. Salem pursued additional specialization in advanced endoscopy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. During that time, he acquired dedicated training in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP, as well as other complex endoscopic procedures including endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and enteral stenting. In addition, he gained significant experience taking care of patients with cancers affecting the GI tract.Before joining United Gastroenterologists, Dr. Salem practiced at Carepoint Health Medical Group in New Jersey for 3 years. During that time, he established a interventional endoscopy program for the hospital system, helped educate and train fellows in Gastroenterology, led a GI tumor board, and served as Director of the Division of Gastroenterology at Christ Hospital.Dr. Salem's clinical practice encompasses all aspects of Gastroenterology, with additional focus using advanced endoscopic techniques in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of GI disorders.Dr. Salem is board certified in Gastroenterology as well as Internal Medicine. In addition, he is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).Dr. Salem is excited to now call Northridge home and to establish roots within the community, while increasing the range of services offered locally and delivering better health outcomes for the community as a whole. Dr. Salem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Mojdeh Zafaranchi
    Advanced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Advanced in Viral Gastroenteritis

    Mojdeh Zafaranchi, MD Private Practice

    23644 Vanowen St, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    We provide personalized pediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents in an intimate, family-focused practice setting. Dr. Zafaranchi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Obesity in Children, Herpangina, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Armine Sarkisian
    Distinguished in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology

    Armine Sarkisian, MD Private Practice

    912 W Glenoaks Blvd, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Our goal is to provide medical care in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Sarkisian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Hepps is a Gastroenterologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Hepps has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Family Medicine

    Emergent Care Associates Inc

    18751 Ventura Blvd Ste 100, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rabin Nikjoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Nikjoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Ataoiah M. Kashani
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Family Medicine | General Practice
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Family Medicine | General Practice

    Reseda Medical Clinic

    18355 Sherman Way, 
    Reseda, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    56+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Kashani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Infant Hyperglycemia, Tracheitis, and Urethritis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Viral Gastroenteritis?

    Viral gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and intestine caused by a virus. The infection can lead to diarrhea and vomiting. It is sometimes called the "stomach flu."

    When should I see a Viral Gastroenteritis doctor near Encino, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Viral Gastroenteritis doctor near Encino, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Viral Gastroenteritis doctors near Encino, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Viral Gastroenteritis doctors near Encino, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Viral Gastroenteritis doctor near Encino, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Viral Gastroenteritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Viral Gastroenteritis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Viral Gastroenteritis doctor near Encino, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Viral Gastroenteritis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Viral Gastroenteritis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Viral Gastroenteritis doctors near Encino, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Viral Gastroenteritis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Viral Gastroenteritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Viral Gastroenteritis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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